[Intro] G [Verse 1] C D I was supposed to be sent away Bm Em But they forgot to come and get me C D I was a functioning alcoholic G Em 'Til nobody noticed my new aesthetic C D Bm All of this to say, I hope you're okay Em But you're the reason C D And no one here's to blame G Em But what about your quiet treason? [Chorus] C D And for a fortnight there we were forever Bm Em Run into you sometimes ask about the weather C D Now you're in my backyard turned into good neighbors G Em Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her [Verse 2] C D Bm Em All my mornings are Monday stuck in an endless February C D G Em I took the miracle move on drug, the effects were temporary C D Bm Em And I love you, it's ruining my life (And I love you, it's ruining my life) C D G I touched you for only a fortnight (I touched you) Em But I touched you [Chorus] C D And for a fortnight there we were forever Bm Em Run into you sometimes ask about the weather C D Now you're in my backyard turned into good neighbors G Em Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her C D And for a fortnight there we were together Bm Em Run into you sometimes comment on my sweater C D Now you're at the mailbox turned into good neighbors G Em My husband is cheating, I want to kill him [Bridge] C D Bm Em I love you, it's ruining my life, I love you, it's ruining my life C D G Em I touched you for only a fortnight, I touched you, I touched you C D Bm Em I love you, it's ruining my life, I love you, it's ruining my life C D G Em I touched you for only a fortnight, I touched you, I touched you [Outro] C D Thought of calling you but you won't pick up Bm Em Another fortnight lost in America C D Move to Florida, buy the car you want G Em But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch me C D Thought of calling you but you won't pick up Bm Em Another fortnight lost in America C D Move to Florida, buy the car you want G Em G But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch you How to play "Fortnight" by Taylor Swift on guitar Chords Needed: - G major - C major - D major - Bm (B minor) - Em (E minor) Intro: - Strum a single G chord to set the tone. Verse and Chorus Strumming Pattern: - Use a simple down-up strumming pattern. - Focus on emphasizing the downstroke on the first beat of each measure for a steady rhythm. Verse 1 and 2: - Start with the C chord, transition to D, then Bm, and Em. - Strum each chord for one measure. - Example lyric: "I was supposed to be sent away" - Common mistakes include rushing the transitions. Practice changing chords smoothly. Chorus: - The chord progression is C, D, Bm, Em, repeated. - Lyrics to emphasize: "And for a fortnight there we were forever" - Pay attention to the emotional delivery, reflecting the lyrics' sentiment. Bridge: - Similar chord progression to the verses. - Maintain the same strumming pattern, but you can add a slight increase in dynamics to build intensity. Outro: - Repeat the progression C, D, Bm, Em. - End on the G chord to give a resolved feeling. - Example lyric: "But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch me" General Tips: - Ensure your guitar is properly tuned before playing. - Practice chord transitions slowly at first, then increase speed as you become more comfortable. - Maintain a relaxed strumming hand to avoid fatigue. Lyrics Meaning: - "Fortnight" reflects on fleeting relationships and the lingering feelings that can disrupt ordinary life, encapsulated in the metaphor of neighbors and mundane interactions.